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  • Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Full Schedule: All You Need to Know |

    New Delhi: The holy city of Ayodhya is abuzz with excitement as it awaits the historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla, the installation of his idol in the new temple. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has unveiled the intricate details of this momentous occasion. The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla’s idol will be done in 84 seconds as this is the most auspicious time.

    Here Is The Schedule:

    A Musical Feast To Welcome Ram Lalla

    The ceremony will begin at 10 am with the majestic playing of ‘Mangal Dhvani,’ a heavenly melody echoing through Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. Over 50 mesmerizing musical instruments from different states will adorn this auspicious event, creating a magical atmosphere for about two hours. Guests are requested to enter by 10:30 am to join this melodious feast.

    Guest Arrival, Entry Protocols

    At the same time, esteemed guests attending the consecration ceremony will start arriving, with entry into the Ramjanmabhoomi complex scheduled by 10:30 am. The entry is strictly regulated, permissible only through the admit cards issued by the Trust. Notably, the entry process requires matching the QR code on the admit card, ensuring a secure and organized gathering. The Trust has shared detailed entry guidelines on social media, emphasizing a smooth and controlled entry procedure.

    Timing And Rituals Of Pran Pratishtha

    The crucial moment of consecration, the Pran Pratishtha, is set to commence at 12:20 pm on January 22. The main puja will be conducted in the auspicious Abhijeet Muhurta. The selected time for Ramlala’s life consecration has been carefully determined by Kashi scholar Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid. This significant event will unfold on the Dwadashi date of the Paush month, aligning with Indra Yoga, Mrigashira Nakshatra, Aries Lagna, and Scorpio Navamsha, creating a celestial alignment for this sacred endeavor.

    Auspicious Time Window

    The auspicious window for the Pran Pratistha is remarkably concise, spanning from 12:29 minutes and 08 seconds to 12:30 minutes and 32 seconds—a mere 84 seconds. This succinct duration symbolizes the sanctity and precision of the consecration process.

    Participants And Dignitaries

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presiding over the puja rituals, will perform the consecration of the idol of Shri Ram Lalla. The ritual will be orchestrated by 121 Vedic Acharyas under the guidance of renowned Vedic Acharya Ganeshwar Dravid and Acharya Laxmikant Dixit. Over 150 saints and religious leaders representing diverse traditions, along with more than 50 tribal, coastal, island, and tribal traditions, will grace this sacred ceremony.

    Completion Of Programme

    Champat Rai, the General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, assures that the entire program of Pran Pratishtha will culminate by 1 pm. Following the conclusion of all puja rituals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will address the gathering. Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, President of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, will give his blessings.

  • Ayodhya gears up for historic Ram Mandir consecration

    The Ram idol will be consecrated on Monday (today), marking the beginning of the opening of the temple in Ayodhya at the birth site of the deity in a watershed moment for the Ram-janmbhoomi movement, Indian politics and history.

    A day before the event, Ayodhya was marked with festive anticipation and revelry by devotees, with men in fatigues from the state police force, CRPF and Rapid Action Force spread across the town in varying intensities. Lata Chowk and the road leading to the Hanumangari temple witnessed the thickest crowds of devotees. The road leading to the Ram temple was cordoned off.

    Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Catch all the live action hereOn January 22, outsiders will not be allowed inside the town, unless they are attendees or have valid permissions.

    At the temple, marking the sixth day of pre-rituals, the idol of Ram Lalla was bathed in water from 114 kalash (urns).

    The idol was bathed with medicated water and water brought from various pilgrimage sites from India. The consecration on Monday will be carried out by PM Narendra Modi.

    The muhurat for the ritual on Monday is between 12:29:8 pm to 12:30:32 pm, leaving 84 seconds for the consecration. From about 10 am in the morning for over two hours until the muhurat, a ‘Mangal Dhwani’ (Divine Melody) will be played in the temple courtyard. “In our Indian tradition, on any auspicious festival, a ritual of mangal dhwani or playing traditional music before God has been laid down. In this context, the consecration of Lord Ram is a once-in-a-century moment of pride for every Indian and we will be playing instruments from all regions and states of the country,” Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra said.

  • Ayodhya Ram Temple Opening: Check PM Modi`s Full Schedule For Pran Pratishtha

    PM Modi will reach Ayodhya at 10.25 am on Monday to take part in Ram Lalla’s consecration ceremony.

  • Congress’ Acharya Pramod credits PM Modi for Ayodhya Ram Mandir,says ‘Agar PM Modi Na Hote…’ – The Economic Times Video

    Congress leader Acharya Pramod, who recently demanded his party to reconsider declining invite for Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration, has now credited PM Modi for the temple’s construction. Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Acharya Pramod said, “This is correct that Ram Mandir has been constructed by Supreme Court’s order, but if the country would have had different Prime Minister other than Narendra Modi, this verdict would not have been possible. I gave the credit of Ram Mandir’s construction and Pran Pratishtha ceremony to Prime Minister Modi.”

  • Ram Temple Inauguration: Over 10,000 CCTVs, Commandos, Snipers To Keep vigil In Ayodhya, Security Tightened At border |

    New Delhi: Ayodhya is preparing for the momentous consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Temple scheduled for Monday. The event is expected to draw thousands of guests, including numerous VIPs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the anticipation of a significant turnout, stringent security measures have been implemented to prevent any untoward incidents during the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir.

    Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) commandos have been deployed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk and according to UP Police new-age, state-of-the-art technology has been used for elaborate security arrangements for the ceremony. Nearly 10,000 CCTV cameras have been installed across Ayodhya and the UP govt has issued an alert against cyber attack.

    Five Level  Security In Ayodhya

    बड़ा अनुष्ठान…चप्पे-चप्पे पर जवान#RamMandir #RamMandirPranPratishta #RamTemple #RamMandirInauguration #WorldInAyodhya@ramm_sharma pic.twitter.com/hhvESdlTi3


    — Zee News (@ZeeNews) January 21, 2024

    To ensure a smooth and secure environment during the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ rituals of Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya temple, a comprehensive five-level security arrangement has been implemented. The city is under the watchful eyes of numerous soldiers drawn from both paramilitary and military forces. Along the Saryu River, snipers have been strategically positioned as an additional measure to enhance security for the event where the Prime Minister is scheduled to participate.

    Special QR code For Guests

    The Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has issued QR-coded invitation cards to guests. Only those attendees with those ideal cards would be permitted to witness the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on Monday.

    Anti-bomb squad at Ayodhya airport, NDRF Deployed

    Police officers are conducting regular boat patrols on the Sarayu River, ensuring heightened surveillance, according to official statements. At Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, anti-bomb squad and dog squad teams have been deployed as devotees and dignitaries arrive for the temple ceremony. Stringent security measures include thorough checks of vehicles entering and leaving the airport, with entry permitted only to individuals possessing valid passes.

    Additionally, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has established a camp near the shrine in Ayodhya to promptly address any contingencies that may arise.

  • PM Modi to consecrate Ram Lalla in Ayodhya after 550 years, says home minister Amit Shah

    Guwahati: Union Home minister Amit Shah said that on January 22 Prime minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya will do the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Ram Lalla, who was disrespectfully out of his home for almost 550 years.

    Shah while attending the passing out parade of Assam Police commandos in Guwahati said, “I want to congratulate you all, on January 22 our Prime minister will do the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. After staying away from his home disrespectfully for almost 550 years, Narendra Modi j.e will do the consecration and will establish the Lord in the large temple. It is a matter of pride for the whole country.”

    He said, “Under Modi’s leadership India is emerging as a power in the whole world. Modi has decided that by 2047 India will be a developed and self-reliant country and the beginning has started with the Lord Ram adorning his temple. This is a matter of joy and good wishes for the whole country.”Shah on Saturday in Sonitpur said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission of bringing peace and development in the northeast has been successful.

    The Congress had a policy to “divert attention from problems and enjoy power, which led to the deaths of thousands of people in the region”, particularly in Bodoland, Shah said at the 13th Triennial Conference of the All Bathou Mahasabha.

    “When I became home minister, the Bodo movement was underway and I made a sincere attempt to understand the problems and demands of one of the largest communities of the northeast,” he said.The prime minister also viewed it from a new perspective and the problem was resolved with Bodoland “today being free from bomb blasts, firing and violence”, Shah said.During the last three years, there has been no incident of violence in Bodoland, and it is scripting a new story by walking on the path of development, Shah asserted.

  • Mamata Faces BJP Pressure To Announce Holiday In West Bengal For Ram Temple Event, TMC Calls It political stunt |

    New Delhi: West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Friday appealed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to announce a holiday on January 22 so that the people of the state can join the festivities of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. The central government offices, public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and regional rural banks (RRBs) in the country will be closed for half a day on January 22. Some states, such as Assam and Odisha, which are neighbouring West Bengal, have also declared a half-day holiday for the occasion.

    Majumdar shared a letter he sent to the chief minister on X, saying “I have requested our Hon’ble CM @MamataOfficial (Mamata Banerjee) to kindly consider declaring 22nd January 2024 to be a school holiday, so that the youth of West Bengal gets to rejoice in the Ram Mandir consecration celebrations.”

    I have requested our Hon’ble CM @MamataOfficial to kindly consider declaring 22nd January, 2024 to be a school holiday, so that the youth of West Bengal gets to rejoice in the Ram Mandir consecration celebrations…#RamMandirPranPratishta #RamMandir pic.twitter.com/h4U4TagCKZ
    — Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) January 19, 2024

    He mentioned that the chief minister has given holidays for many special events in the past. He added, “We think that the people of the state should also get the opportunity to participate in the Ram Temple inauguration. We request you to officially declare the day as a holiday.” The TMC leadership, however, expressed doubt over the significance of the date for the Ram temple inauguration.

    TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh asked, “Is there any specific date in the almanac or any other Hindu religious calendar where the auspicious date for Ram Temple inauguration is mentioned? Has Sukanta Majumdar become a priest? The event (Ram Temple inauguration) where many BJP leaders will be present is a political event before the Lok Sabha elections. We don’t mix religion with politics like the BJP.”

    Banerjee, who is also the head of the ruling TMC, will lead a ‘rally for harmony’ on January 22 from Hazra Crossing in south Kolkata to Park Circus, where she will also address a public meeting. She will begin the all-faith march after offering ‘puja’ at the ancient Kalighat temple, and visit places of worship of different religions along the way.

  • Ram Mandir: Top 6 Technologies Will Be Used During ‘Pran Pratishtha’ Ceremony in Ayodhya |

    New Delhi: The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is scheduled to take place on January 22. On this day, the idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be installed at the temple after the consecration ceremony. Notably, the grand event will be live-streamed at the iconic Times Square in New York City.

    Meanwhile, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is making every possible effort to ensure the smooth conduct of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. The highly anticipated inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will witness a unique collaboration between technology and tradition. From advanced surveillance to state-of-the-art access control, this list unveils the top technologies ensuring a safe and sacred event at the heart of Ayodhya. (Also Read: Atal Setu: Top 7 Advanced Technologies Used In India’s Longest Sea Bridge)

    Let’s unwrap the technologies that will be used in the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony

    Tyre Killers

    During the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, this technology will prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering a property, effectively blocking roadways and access points to various establishments such as hotels and offices.

    Crash-Rated Bollards

    These are designed to protect high-target buildings from concerted vehicular attacks. These security bollards can scan any vehicle on the road passing through the Janmabhoomi Path, as well as boom barriers.

    Artificial Intelligence-enabled CCTVs

    The CCTV cameras in the city will store footage throughout the city, with a 90-day recording capacity.

    Anti-drone Technology

    This technology can detect and intercept unwanted drones by scanning for specific radio frequencies or even identifying individual drone models based on their command protocols.

    Intelligent Traffic Management System

    This system will ensure safe, seamless travel for visitors and smooth traffic flow. It will be implemented at 20 locations in Ayodhya. Notably, these boxes will hand over crucial information to the central control room in an emergency.

    AI and Machine Learning (ML)

    Both technologies will enable dynamic adjustments based on real-time crowd movement, ensuring a consistent signal strength during the inauguration of the Ram Temple. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S24 Series To Receive 7 Years Of Software Support, OS Upgrades!)

  • ‘Khisiyani Billi Khamba Noche…’: Rambhadracharya slams Congress for rejecting Ram Temple invite – The Economic Times Video

    Sanskrit scholar Swami Rambhadracharya Maharaj slammed the Congress for politicising the Ram Temple inauguration and termed it ‘Murkhneeti’. Swami Rambhadracharya Maharaj said, “Pran Pratishtha’, and I have the same reaction as the people of Ayodhya when Lord Ram returned after 14 years of exile. There is no limit to my happiness today. A ‘yagna’ has been done since yesterday with the wish to bring back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. When Hanuman ji can bring back Sita ji, he can also bring back our land. It (Pran Pratishtha) is as per the Shastras as ‘Garbha Griha’ has been completed… The PM is doing an 11-day fast. Have you ever seen a PM like him?”“It is ‘Murkhneeti’ not ‘rajneeti’…Khisiyani billi khamba noche, said Sanskrit scholar Padma Vibhushan Swami Rambhadracharya Maharaj on the opposition’s reactions to Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’.

  • Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joins cleanliness drive at Dholeshwar Mahadev Temple

    Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joins cleanliness drive at Dholeshwar Mahadev Temple